• Admission is granted on the basis of candidates’ performance in NUST Entry Test (NET) or score in Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) for which limited number of seats are reserved. • The entire process of registration for admission is online.• Candidates must be in possession of CNIC or Form B or NICOP (National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis).• For applying for Registration:- • FA / FSc stream candidates should have passed Part-I exam. • A level students should have obtained minimum 60% marks in O level as per equivalence cirtificate issued by IBCC.

• When applications for admissions are invited, candidates are first required to get registered by providing valid email address. On provision of registration number, the candidate is required to fill up the online admission form and deposit specified processing fee.• Candidates can appear in the entry test more than once to improve their score. The merit for admission is prepared on the basis of best score.• For every attempt to appear in NET, a separate application is to be filled up.• Computer based entry tests for all disciplines are held in multiple series at NUST Campus Islamabad according to the following schedule: • First Series (NET-1) - 1 Dec 2016 onwards • Second Series (NET-2) - Apr, 2017 • ThirdSeries (NET-3) - Jul, 2017• Paper based entry test is conducted in Karachi and Quetta in April & July.• In NET-3, candidates have an option either to appear for Paper Based Test at Karachi & Quetta or Computer Based Test at Islamabad.• In Computer-based Entry Test, candidates can select the date and session of test according to their choice depending on availability of space.• Admission process for all undergraduate programmes is conducted once a year to facilitate the commencement of the academic year in Fall.• For more details, please visit NUST website www.nust.edu.pk.

Question: What category of candidates can apply for admission on the basis of SAT?

Any candidate can apply for admission on the basis of SAT provided he / she has SAT score for the prescribed disciplines of study. Separate admission form will be available on NUST website for the purpose of applying on SAT basis. Admission on SAT basis has two categories, ie National and International. Candidates admitted on National seats pay tuition fee and allied charges in Pak currency whereas candidates admitted against International seats pay the required dues at rates defined for international students. For admission against international seats, the following categories will be eligible:-
• Pakistani national students having passed an examination equivalent to intermediate level of Pakistan from a foreign education system.
• Foreigners and Pakistanis having dual nationality, irrespective of the place of their HSSC study, ie Pakistan or abroad.
• Pakistani students who studied abroad but have passed the requisite examination from a Pakistani board.

Question: What documents are essentially required to be submitted while applying for admission?

While applying for admission, possession of Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) / Form 'B' or NICOP is mandatory. Online registration system does not require attachment of documents / credentials. However, the same will be required for verification during selection and admission process for selectedcandidates.

Question: What is the processing fee for online registration for Admission?

Application processing fee will be charged according to the following structure:

NUST Entry Test (per exam) - Rs. 3,000/- or USD 35/-

For SAT Candidate

* SAT (National seat) - Rs.3,500/- or USD 40/-

* SAT (International seat) - Rs.7,000/- or USD 80/-

The fee in Pakistani rupees can be deposited in any branch of Habib Bank Limited (HBL) on the fee invoice to be printed after successful completion / submission of online application. Application processing fee is neither refundable nor transferable. It will remain valid only for the series for which it has been paid.

Question: What is the detail of SAT Score needed for admission on the basis of SAT?

NUST requires following SAT scores (a minimum score of 550 in each subject):-

Question: I am in my final year of A Levels and my result will be announced in August 2017. Can I apply?

Yes, you can apply, as in such case you will be evaluated on the basis of ‘O’ levels equivalence marks but you have to provide equivalence certificate of ‘A’ levels within 15 days of announcement of result, as follows: a. For Applied Biosciences: For finalization of merit. b. For Other Disciplines: Before the commencement of academic classes.

Question: What are the different Undergraduate Programmes offered at NUST?

Currently, the following Programmes are being offered:

Electrical Engineering

College of E&ME, Rawalpindi, SEECS, Islamabad, and PNEC, Karachi

Electrical (Telecom) Engineering

MCS, Rawalpindi

Mechanical Engineering

SMME, Islamabad, College of E&ME, Rawalpindi, and PNEC, Karachi

Computer Engineering

College of E&ME, Rawalpindi

Mechatronics Engineering

College of E&ME, Rawalpindi

Software Engineering

MCS, Rawalpindi, and SEECS, Islamabad

Civil Engineering

MCE, Risalpur, and SCEE, Islamabad

Environmental Engineering

SCEE, Islamabad

Geoinformatics

SCEE (IGIS), Islamabad

Avionics Engineering

CAE, Risalpur

Aerospace Engineering

CAE, Risalpur

BS Computer Science

SEECS, Islamabad

Chemical Engineering

SCME, Islamabad

Materials Engineering

SCME, Islamabad

BBA (Honours)

NBS, Islamabad

BS Economics

S3H, Islamabad

BS Public Administration

S3H, Islamabad

BS Mass Communication

S3H, Islamabad

BS Accounting & Finance

NBS, Islamabad

BS Applied Biosciences

ASAB, Islamabad

Bachelor in Architecture

SADA, Islamabad

Bachelor in Industrial Design

SADA, Islamabad

BS Mathematics

SNS, Islamabad

BS Physics

​SNS, Islamabad

Question: Does NUST offer scholarship / financial assistance?

All those students who show good academic performance and maintain minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 in case of all UG programmes will get financial assistance, as per policy in each semester.

Question: What are the eligibility criteria for admission in different undergraduate programmes?

ForBBA, BS Economics, BS Mass Communication and BS Public Administration,Intermediate or an equivalent qualification, such as an Overseas High School Certificate / British General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) / International Baccalaureate / Advance Placement.ForBS Accounting & Finance, Intermediate or an equivalent qualification like overseas High School Certificate / British General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) / International Baccalaureate / Advanced placement with Mathematics or Accounting and Finance or Accountancy as one of the major subjects.

BS MathematicsA minimum of 60% marks each in Matric and Intermediate with mathematics or an equivalent exam. Matric / O level / Equivalent qualification, and intermediate or an equivalent qualification in mathematics / A level / equivalent qualification with minimum 60% marks.

BS PhysicsA minimum of
60% marks each in Matric and Intermediate with Physics and Mathematics or an
equivalent exam. Matric / O level / Equivalent qualification, and
intermediate or an equivalent qualification in Physics and Mathematics / A level /
equivalent qualification with minimum 60% marks.

Question: Can I apply for more than one programme?

Yes, by paying additional application fee.

Question: I am a foreigner and want to get admission at NUST?

If you fulfill the eligibility criteria, you can apply for admission on the basis of SAT International through your embassy. Separate admission form will be available on NUST website for applying on SAT basis. For details, including payment of fee in US Dollars, please refer to the undergraduate section on NUST website.

Question: If I have taken SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Tests, do I still have to sit in the Entry Test?

Separate admission form will be available on NUST website for applying on the basis of SAT and entry test. Those applying on SAT basis need not take NUST Entry Test (NET), however they can opt for NET in addition to SAT Specified seats. In this way, they will be considered for both the streams.

Question: Is an equivalence certificate of qualification other than Matric & FSc / FA necessary? Can I not submit my O'level and A' level certificates? (I ask so, because I will be applying from abroad)?

Equivalence certificates duly issued by IBCC Pakistan are necessary for those candidates who do not possess Matric & FSc / FA qualifications. Submission of only O&A level grade / mark sheets will not serve the purpose. All non FSc stream candidates must have equivalence certificate of their qualification, duly obtained from IBCC, Pakistan in relevant groups/subjects and with minimum 60% marks.

Question: Is there any age limit for Undergraduate Admission?

No.

Question: Would the admission processing fee / security deposit be refundable in case a student does not join the University?

The university will refund only the security deposit to the candidates who do not join the university. Admission Processing Fee is non-refundable.

Question: I could not appear in NUST Entry Test, Can I take the Test on some other day?

NUST is conducting NET in paper based format on one day and in computer based format in two sessions daily, on different days, as per the schedule. As per policy, if a candidate misses the Test session he / she is not given another chance. But in case of extreme emergency, requests may be entertained on case to case basis, depending on availability of space.

Question: Is there any negative marking in the NUST Entry Test?

No, there is no negative marking.

Question: What is the deadline for submission of SAT score?

Last date for SAT score to reach NUST directly from College Board, USA, is 21 July, 2017. NUST institutional code to receive SAT scores is 2790. It is the responsibility of candidates to ensure the provision of SAT scores to Undergraduate Section, NUST, Sector H-12, Islamabad by the given deadline.

Question: Is migration to NUST allowed?

Yes, as per migration policy, students can apply for migration after completion of first year and before the beginning of final year. However, applicants with exceptionally good academic record are considered for migration to NUST.

Question: Whom should I contact for queries about NUST Entry Test for Undergraduate Programmes?

Question: What is the syllabus of Entry Test subjects and format of questions?

NUST Entry Test is primarily based on FA / FSc level studies (Part-1 & Part-II) and questions are in the form of MCQs with four answer options each. The paper of English is on the pattern of SAT exam. The test also includes Intelligence part. A sample paper can be seen on NUST website.

Textbooks are consulted while developing the question bank. Grasping the concepts available in different textbooks will be beneficial.

For Architecture / Industrial Design programme only, a Cognitive and Aptitude Test is conducted which is a subjective type test.

Question: What are the subjects for Entry Test for different categories of candidates?

NUST Entry Test is conducted in the following subjects for various categories:

Desirous candidates may obtain the result details of their Test from the link available on NUST website.

Question: Can I apply for rechecking of Entry Test Result?

Re-checking of Entry Test papers may be requested within 10 days of the declaration of result, along with a fee of Rs 500/- in the form of a bank draft / pay order in favour of NUST. The original bank draft / pay order will be dispatched to Admissions Directorate NUST, Sector H-12, Islamabad, along with the written application for re-checking of papers. Re-checking involves the verification of paper for any unmarked answers and error-free totaling of marks.

Question: For various academics backgrounds, which options for various UG disciplines are available?

The options available to candidates for admission in various programmes according to their academic background are as follows. However, all non-FSc stream candidates must have equivalence certificates duly obtained from IBCC, Pakistan in relevant groups/subjects, as spelled out in “Eligibility Criteria”.

Question: What is the duration of test and the number of MCQs to be attempted?

​For all programmes less B Architecture and Industrial Design, there are 200 MCQs to be attempted in three hours.

For B Architecture and Industrial Design there are two portions of the test to be attempted in four hours:-

a. MCQ based test of 120 questions to be attempted in two hours.

b. Coginitive and apptitude test having 40% weightage designed to test the drawing, creativity and imaginative skills of the candidate to be attempted in remaining two hours.

Question: I have DAE background. Which programmes can I apply for?

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DAE candidate should have completed DAE with minimum 60% marks in Matric as well as DAE

The detail of Engineering programmes offered to DAE candidates as approved by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) is given below:-

Sr.

DAE Background

Offered Engg Programmes

1.

Diploma
in Electrical Technology

Electrical
Engg

Mechatronics
Engg

Electrical
(Telecom) Engg

Computer
Engg

Software
Engg

2.

Diploma
in Electronics Technology

Electrical
Engg

Electrical
(Telecom) Engg

Mechatronics
Engg

Computer
Engg

Software
Engg

3.

Diploma
in Instruments / Instrumentation Technology

Electrical
Engg

Mechatronics
Engg

Electrical
(Telecom) Engg

4.

Diploma
in Telecommunication Technology

Electrical
Engg

Electrical
(Telecom) Engg

Computer
Engg

Software
Engg

5.

Diploma
in Precision Mechanical and Instrument Technology

Electrical
Engg

Mechanical
Engg

6.

Diploma
in Mechanical Technology

Mechanical
Engg

Mechatronics
Engg

7.

Diploma
in Mechanical Technology (Power)

Mechanical
Engg

8.

Diploma
in Mechanical Technology (Production)

Mechanical
Engg

9.

Diploma
in Auto & Diesel Technology

Mechanical
Engg

10.

Diploma
in Automation Technology

Mechanical
Engg

11.

Diploma
in Bio-Medical Technology

Mechanical
Engg

12.

Diploma
in Dies & Mould Technology

Mechanical
Engg

13.

Diploma
in Chemical Technology

Chemical
Engg

14.

Diploma
in Chemical Technology (Specialization in Sugar Technology)

Chemical
Engg

15.

Diploma
in Petro Chemical Technology

Chemical
Engg

16.

Diploma
in Petroleum Technology

Chemical
Engg

17.

Diploma
in Computer Information Technology

Computer
Engg

Software
Engg

Electrical
(Telecom) Engg

18.

Diploma
in Computer Technology

Computer
Engg

Software
Engg

19.

Diploma
in Software Technology

Computer
Engg

Software
Engg

Electrical
(Telecom) Engg

20.

Diploma
in Information Technology

Electrical
Engg

21.

Diploma
in Civil Technology

Civil
Engg

Geo
Informatics Engg

22.

Diploma
in Land and Mine Surveying Technology

Civil
Engg

Geo
Informatics Engg

23.

Diploma
in Avionics Technology

Electrical
Engg

Electrical
(Telecom) Engg

24.

Diploma
in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Mechanical
Engg

25.

Diploma
in Chemical Processing Technology

Chemical
Engg

26.

Diploma
in Architecture Technology

Civil
Engg

Question: I got my name changed in my CNIC and Passport which is different from that on my academic documents ( O & A Level), how can I get the same name on my university degree and transcript?

​For this, you have to get your name changed on your Matric or O level equivalence certificate (SSC), because University will use your name as per your Matric or O level equivalence certificate (SSC), duly issued by IBCC

National University of Sciences and Technology
H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan